B-Man2
Well-Known Member
That’s one of the complaints about the Platon A2. I owned a size 48 that I loved but the damned things back length was only 25 inches. That’s not the normal length specs for a size 48 A2 .
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Flightengineer
Well-Known Member
Bearing in mind that you got size 42, may I ask how tall you are and what is the actual length of your russet Dubow?
Both of my jackets from Platon are in the same size and I'm more than happy with them, moreover, comparing them with the measurements of the originals of the same size present on our forums showed them completely identical in back length for size 42.
Beaker_UK
Active Member
Sure, a smidge over 6ft /183cm and the jacket is below.
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Flightengineer
Well-Known Member
Probably your height is the problem. My firs jacket is 60 cm long the other one is 60.5 cm and I'm 179 cm and both fits perfectly.
Because of this, Brett at one time managed to get the only Platon Dubow in the world 42 long
But in general A2 is a short jacket. My Eastman Star in size 40 is longer per inch than both Dubows and I'll say that I like Platon's jackets a little more
Beaker_UK
Active Member
That fits with what I am experiencing, wonder if I'll shrink as I age over the next few years.........
So the question now becomes that of what is a suitable alternate?
Flightengineer
Well-Known Member
In the high leagues, at this price, Platon has no alternative. Everything will only be more expensive or second hand if you're lucky.
Or change the league, but it will not be the same quality and accuracy. The choice is yours.
As for height, yes, with age you will be a little shorter (alas, this is life and our spine is getting shorter). I'm a little older than you and in my youth my height was 181 cm, now 178-179.
pierregloom
Well-Known Member
I did two (glider) flights yesterday, wearing my Avi M422-A, equipped with a parachute, and it's amazing how comfortable it was.
In flight I completely forgot I was wearing my jacket, no discomfort in my movements, the fur on the collar is so comfortable when you keep turning your head in all directions.
And on the ground on a windy day like in my area these days, it really is the ideal jacket.
It's in these conditions that you realise that the shape of the USN jacket has been thought out and worked on with the idea of being practical.
The parachute fits naturally, without pulling on the leather, and the position once installed in the cockpit, fully strapped in, does not make any annoying folds.
Perfect jacket!
In flight I completely forgot I was wearing my jacket, no discomfort in my movements, the fur on the collar is so comfortable when you keep turning your head in all directions.
And on the ground on a windy day like in my area these days, it really is the ideal jacket.
It's in these conditions that you realise that the shape of the USN jacket has been thought out and worked on with the idea of being practical.
The parachute fits naturally, without pulling on the leather, and the position once installed in the cockpit, fully strapped in, does not make any annoying folds.
Perfect jacket!
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
Would love to see some photos wearing it with all your gear when you have time.
pierregloom
Well-Known Member
No problem, I'll try to make this next time, I wasn't supposed to fly yesterday, weather wasn't good in the morning and quickly improved in the afternoon, so we speeded up to get the gliders out and try if we can male some fly.Would love to see some photos wearing it with all your gear when you have time.
I'll have some more time by the end of April, with the more warm days I want to try a flight with my flightsuit on as well
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physcult
Member
I’m interested in your size 42 A2 in Russet horse for sale but can’t reply in the for sale/sell buy section (something about insufficient privileges) . I’ve PM‘d you
regards
Chris
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Chandler
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Read the intro paragraph here:
You need to have an account that's 90 days old and have posted to threads at least 25 times in order to participate in the Buy & Sell forum.
physcult
Member
Yes, I presumed it was something like that which is why I pm’d the seller . The seller hasn’t noticed my message yet , so thought I’d try to draw his attention to my message in his inbox
VeraVoulik
Well-Known Member
4th A2 jacket from AVI received today, always great.
I point many US customers to AVI to buy their jacket and make it deliver to me to make artworks, always a pleasure and very professional services every time!
I point many US customers to AVI to buy their jacket and make it deliver to me to make artworks, always a pleasure and very professional services every time!
